Working as an oncologist in Poland

Unfortunately, the number of oncological pathologies affecting the world’s population does not decrease over the years. Moreover, oncology is becoming “younger,” increasingly affecting children and young people. Under these circumstances, working as an oncologist in Poland is a realistic option for foreign specialists—especially given that Polish doctors are leaving en masse for EU countries offering higher salaries in the medical sector.

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Oncologist responsibilities — requirements of the Polish healthcare system

A foreign specialist applying for a position as an oncologist in Poland in a public or private clinic:

• examines and interviews the patient, reviews medical history;

• conducts comprehensive diagnostics, including laboratory tests, smears, biopsies, punctures, imaging studies, and other procedures;

• consults related specialists when necessary to уточнить the diagnosis;

• develops a treatment plan;

• monitors the patient throughout the entire course of treatment and adjusts prescriptions if needed;

• selects and prescribes pain relief medications for palliative oncology patients.

In addition, an oncologist’s duties include identifying precancerous conditions and determining the patient’s oncological risk group.

Who is hired as an oncologist, and what do Polish clinics guarantee?

To obtain employment as an oncologist in Poland, a foreign candidate must:

• hold a higher medical education diploma and a certificate in the relevant specialization. Immediate diploma nostrification is not required;

• have proficiency in the Polish language at a level sufficient for working in the Polish healthcare system;

• possess adequate knowledge as well as at least 3 years of experience working as an oncologist within the last 5 years;

• complete the procedure for obtaining authorization from the Ministry of Health to practice medicine;

• obtain a license from local authorities.

Specialists who meet the listed requirements and possess the necessary professional and personal qualities—such as strong communication skills, responsibility, conscientiousness, and a commitment to professional growth—receive a number of benefits. They can expect a salary starting from 9,700 PLN gross per month with a standard working day, additional pay for on-call duties and overtime, and strict compliance with labor law regulations by the employer.

In addition, physicians in Poland are provided with everything necessary for productive work: a comfortable workplace fully equipped with required tools, medical literature, uniforms, and consumables. All of this enables positive professional results and continuous professional development.